PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gyukosho Fujimoto (ranked 1191 p4p, 1201 weight class) and Tinashe Chukwuma (ranked 138 p4p, 140 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Fujimoto
vs
Chukwuma

192 cm
41
250
43 - 23 - 0

190 cm
31
254
14 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

PWNAGE Elite

Conviction
PWNAGE™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gyukosho Fujimoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tinashe Chukwuma!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Watson and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujimoto dodges the punch combination from Chukwuma.
Fujimoto does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chukwuma misses with a takedown attempt - Fujimoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chukwuma punishes Fujimoto's body with a nice straight punch.
Fujimoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujimoto avoids the head kick by Chukwuma.
Fujimoto drops his hands momentarily and Chukwuma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chukwuma has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fujimoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Chukwuma counters with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujimoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chukwuma scores with a jab to the body.
Fujimoto is breathing heavily.
Fujimoto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chukwuma throws a nice outside leg kick.

Chukwuma closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chukwuma remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chukwuma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fujimoto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fujimoto is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chukwuma is controlling him well.
Chukwuma wants to control but Fujimoto is keeping him busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujimoto taking a bit of punishment here - Chukwuma scoring with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma happy to just control the position for now.

Chukwuma tries for a kimura but Fujimoto is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Chukwuma is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fujimoto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Chukwuma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fujimoto has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fujimoto being controlled for a moment.
Chukwuma wants to control but Fujimoto is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tinashe Chukwuma dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Fujimoto cracks Chukwuma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Tinashe Chukwuma has been cut.
Fujimoto needs to keep his hands up - Chukwuma had a free shot at his head there.
Chukwuma thuds his right hand into Fujimoto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chukwuma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fujimoto's sensitive parts.
Tinashe Chukwuma seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Chukwuma drops Fujimoto with a beautiful combination! Fujimoto stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chukwuma is looking for the KO!

Fujimoto is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chukwuma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fujimoto. That did some damage!
Oh Fujimoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chukwuma misses with a wild body shot.
Fujimoto seems to have got his legs back now.
Fujimoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chukwuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujimoto.

Chukwuma lands a big uppercut and Fujimoto crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fujimoto looks OK. Chukwuma waves Fujimoto back to his feet!
Fujimoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tinashe Chukwuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chukwuma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chukwuma throws a jab when Fujimoto was well out of range.
Chukwuma thumps Fujimoto with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fujimoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fujimoto throws a poor cross that misses

and Chukwuma decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fujimoto's guard.
Chukwuma stops Fujimoto from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujimoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chukwuma pushes down on Fujimoto's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Chukwuma seems to be working for a kimura but Fujimoto defends the submission attempt.

Fujimoto is defending against the submission attempts here by Chukwuma.
Tinashe Chukwuma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chukwuma slips a nice elbow through Fujimoto's hands, connecting with Fujimoto's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fujimoto makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fujimoto checks a low kick from Chukwuma.

Chukwuma lands a big right hand that sends Fujimoto crashing to the mat! Chukwuma stays standing though and waves Fujimoto back to his feet!
Fujimoto looks up at the clock. Bad move! Chukwuma lands a right hand from hell, dropping Fujimoto. Chukwuma pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tinashe Chukwuma!
An out of breath Tinashe Chukwuma thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.